What's the difference between "hybrid", "heirloom" and "OP" varieties?

A good article over at Kitchen Gardeners International, explains the difference between "hybrid", "heirloom" and "OP" varieties.

Seed and Plant Swaps/Sales

For those who are interested there will be a seed sale at South Seattle Community College on 03/12/2011 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm- More Info Here


NW Area Online Seed and Plant swaps here

There will be a seed swap as part of the Sustainable Burien meeting  February 5th. More info on when and where coming! 


Seattle Tilth will be hosting an edible plant sale. It's on Saturday, March 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m in Hangar 30 at Warren G. Magnuson Park. There's no admission charge - come browse and get ideas for your spring garden!

The Eiffel Flower

While I think we had a few sunflowers at the Community Garden that challenged the "Eiffel Flower", I am guessing this Sunflower, just short of 24' takes the prize